January 2024

Question 1

Which component is connected using a socket?
A Hard drive
B Motherboard
C Processor
D USB

Answer 1

C Processor

Question 2

Which of the following is an ethical issue that should be addressed by an organisation?

A Disaster recovery
B Health and safety
C Security of information
D Staying safe online

Answer 2

D Staying safe online

Question 3

FOLS will use cloud storage for their users to store their images and documents.

Identify and describe two characteristics of cloud storage that makes it a suitable form of
storage for FOLS to use. - 4 marks

Answer 3

Scalable (1st) so FOLS can purchase more space as they create more images/documents (1)

· Cost (1st) using the cloud reduces the hardware cost for FOLS (1)

· Flexible (1st) as FOLS can upgrade number of CPUs and RAM

· (Remote) Accessible (1st) as FOLS can connect from anywhere with internet (1)

Question 4

The amount of storage space required to store the images and documents is calculated using
the metric measurement system.

Explain what a bit means. - 2 marks.

a single ____ of ____ which is

Answer 4

It is a single unit of data which is 1 or 0.

Question 5

Explain what a nibble means

Answer 5

It is 4 bits that make up one hexadecimal digit

Question 6

The FOLS programmers communicate with each other using a private social network
.
Explain one advantage of using a social network for this purpose. - 2 marks

Answer 6

The social media messages may be seen quicker than email (1) so the programmer may get a response sooner (1)

· The social network can have a closed group of only the programmers (1) this will increase security when developing the social network code (1

Question 7

Benefits of client virtualisation

Answer 7

• the data is stored in one location.
• when its backed up, it captures all data.
• can be logged/used from anywhere as long as there is internet

-no specific devices required to use it.

Question 8

Disadvantages of client virtualisation

Answer 8

• DEPENDNT on internet connection
• multiple virtual machines can **slow the host machine **

-** security risks**, as all the data is on one desktops/host machines through the virtual machines

• multiple connections: cause slow internet
• increased storage, cause high server load.

Question 9

Identify and explain one characteristic of using an ADSL connection to work remotely. - 3 marks

Answer 9

· Contented/ Shared line (1st) which will slow down communication (1) when other users are using the connection (1)

· Uses old copper wires (1st) which degrades the signal over distance from the exchange (1) that can lead to packet loss (1)

Question 10

Identify one characteristic of using cellular connections
.
Explain how this could affect the use of the new social network by the FOLS users.

Answer 10

Requires a transmitting tower (1st) to allow them to upload data (1) if they are in range (1)

Requires no cables (1st) which allows users to work (1) whilst on the move (1)